Zaxara, the Exemplary
$2.27
$2.27Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#59
Current Rank
#47
Last Week
#67
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 Matchup | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Necrobloom | Zaxara | EDH
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Zaxara | Necrobloom | EDH Gameplay
That's Gonna Leave A Mark! High Power EDH (Bracket 4) Zaxara Vs. Lae'zel Vs. Pantlaza Vs. Vaevictis
MTG Commander Gameplay! Alesha V Xavier V Zaxara V Brallin/Shabraz! Does the bracket system matter?
Epic MTG Commander Battle! Final Fantasy’s Stiltzkin vs. Sidar Jabari vs. Zaxara vs. Phelddagrif!
Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #7 | Guff vs. Runo vs. Zaxara vs. Kyler
Arin Hanson, DrLupo, Kyle Hill, *and* Jim TSF in one double episode! | Commander at Home Episode 54
The FAN-tom Menace | Game Knights 74 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay
CEDH Gameplay, featuring a new commander. Nadu vs Thrasios/Yoshimaru vs Tymna/Kraum vs Zaxara
cEDH madness! What’s best? Tutors, mana, combos or life drain? Sisay-Zaxara-Thrasios/Vial-Talion
More Zaxara, the Exemplary VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Owlin Spiralmancer+23% Synergy
$0.90
Primo, the Unbounded+22% Synergy
$2.56
Brass Infiniscope+22% Synergy
$0.59
Geometer's Arthropod+21% Synergy
$0.26
Mind into Matter+18% Synergy
$0.40
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+80% Synergy
$0.33
Unbound Flourishing+74% Synergy
$4.32
Hungering Hydra+65% Synergy
$3.16
Primordial Hydra+63% Synergy
$1.71
Voracious Hydra+62% Synergy
$4.70
Steelbane Hydra+60% Synergy
$0.57
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.39
Exsanguinate+57% Synergy
$0.41
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+57% Synergy
$0.90
Animist's Awakening+56% Synergy
$0.60
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Curse of the Swine+56% Synergy
$0.27
The Goose Mother+56% Synergy
$0.38
Goldvein Hydra+55% Synergy
$3.59
Genesis Hydra+55% Synergy
$0.36
Stonecoil Serpent+54% Synergy
$0.42
Lifeblood Hydra+54% Synergy
$0.56
Villainous Wealth+53% Synergy
$0.43
Corpsejack Menace+45% Synergy
$0.90
Branching Evolution+43% Synergy
$5.59
Cultivate+16% Synergy
$0.29
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+6% Synergy
$13.48
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$41.42
Demonic Tutor0% Synergy
$68.64
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$122.46
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$17.03
Rhystic Study-1% Synergy
$67.17
Vampiric Tutor-1% Synergy
$63.51
Worldly Tutor-1% Synergy
$26.91
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$56.33
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Vastwood Hydra+49% Synergy
$1.15
Mistcutter Hydra+49% Synergy
$3.19
Kalonian Hydra+48% Synergy
$6.10
Herald of Secret Streams+44% Synergy
$5.78
Nexos+42% Synergy
$16.35
Hooded Hydra+41% Synergy
$0.39
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.28
Protean Hydra+37% Synergy
$3.68
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+36% Synergy
$2.62
Neverwinter Hydra+33% Synergy
$7.58
Managorger Hydra+30% Synergy
$1.46
Capricopian+28% Synergy
$1.78
Benevolent Hydra+27% Synergy
$3.41
Ingenious Prodigy+24% Synergy
$0.38
Kodama of the West Tree+23% Synergy
$24.02
Nyxbloom Ancient+23% Synergy
$29.39
Fanatic of Rhonas+21% Synergy
$7.09
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+21% Synergy
$0.26
Altered Ego+20% Synergy
$0.28
Wren's Run Hydra+19% Synergy
$0.28
Vorel of the Hull Clade+17% Synergy
$0.32
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+17% Synergy
$0.31
Kinetic Ooze+17% Synergy
$0.65
Mossborn Hydra+16% Synergy
$11.47
Sporocyst+16% Synergy
$18.96
Feral Hydra+16% Synergy
$0.34
Gyre Sage+14% Synergy
$5.65
Hydra Broodmaster+14% Synergy
$0.34
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+13% Synergy
$53.00
Walking Ballista+13% Synergy
$10.64
Nev, the Practical Dean+13% Synergy
$0.59
Ochre Jelly+12% Synergy
$0.39
Wildwood Scourge+12% Synergy
$0.21
Zimone, Infinite Analyst+12% Synergy
$2.09
Rampaging Yao Guai+11% Synergy
$6.45
Warden of the Grove+11% Synergy
$1.81
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+10% Synergy
$43.80
Nimbus Swimmer+10% Synergy
$0.22
Kruphix, God of Horizons+9% Synergy
$3.72
Tyrant Guard+9% Synergy
$4.91
Gadwick, the Wizened+8% Synergy
$0.64
Hydra Trainer+8% Synergy
$0.18
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+7% Synergy
$3.27
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$2.28
Roaming Throne+5% Synergy
$52.44
Bloom Tender+3% Synergy
$12.89
Llanowar Elves+1% Synergy
$0.35
Elvish Mystic0% Synergy
$0.40
Birds of Paradise-1% Synergy
$13.64
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.33
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+44% Synergy
$0.39
Repulsive Mutation+37% Synergy
$0.63
Thassa's Intervention+36% Synergy
$0.34
Condescend+32% Synergy
$0.40
Blue Sun's Zenith+31% Synergy
$1.51
Erebos's Intervention+30% Synergy
$0.44
Inspiring Call+28% Synergy
$0.38
Syncopate+28% Synergy
$0.24
Tyvar's Stand+19% Synergy
$0.49
Slice from the Shadows+18% Synergy
$0.19
Icy Blast+16% Synergy
$0.86
Power Sink+15% Synergy
$0.13
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.26
Heroic Intervention+12% Synergy
$13.67
Black Sun's Twilight+12% Synergy
$0.37
Stroke of Genius+12% Synergy
$1.22
March of Swirling Mist+11% Synergy
$4.17
Silkguard+11% Synergy
$0.75
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.32
Drown in Dreams+10% Synergy
$2.16
Death Denied+8% Synergy
$0.21
Clash of Wills+7% Synergy
$0.20
Spell Burst+7% Synergy
$0.30
Logic Knot+7% Synergy
$0.23
Beast Within+6% Synergy
$0.46
Mana Drain+6% Synergy
$52.08
Death Wind+6% Synergy
$0.08
Even the Score+6% Synergy
$0.44
Invigorating Surge+5% Synergy
$0.35
March of Wretched Sorrow+5% Synergy
$0.30
Krosan Grip+4% Synergy
$1.50
Return of the Wildspeaker+4% Synergy
$0.69
Growth Spiral+2% Synergy
$0.30
Chord of Calling+2% Synergy
$5.67
Entish Restoration+1% Synergy
$4.07
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
$26.25
Revitalizing Repast-1% Synergy
$0.92
Counterspell-2% Synergy
$2.48
Mutational Advantage-2% Synergy
$7.13
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.20
Swan Song-8% Synergy
$7.19
Putrefy-9% Synergy
$0.36
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$1.43
Assassin's Trophy-12% Synergy
$0.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse-13% Synergy
$2.05
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Finale of Revelation+46% Synergy
$0.33
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$33.17
Profane Command+40% Synergy
$0.41
Mind Spring+28% Synergy
$0.26
Kodama's Reach+21% Synergy
$1.16
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$20.08
Blue Sun's Twilight+18% Synergy
$0.53
Open into Wonder+15% Synergy
$0.29
Open the Way+13% Synergy
$1.78
Doppelgang+12% Synergy
$1.79
Pest Infestation+12% Synergy
$0.49
Nylea's Intervention+9% Synergy
$0.65
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$48.01
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$22.04
Wave Goodbye+8% Synergy
$0.98
Gaze of Granite+8% Synergy
$0.23
Black Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$0.37
Aggressive Biomancy+8% Synergy
$0.44
Expansion Algorithm+8% Synergy
$4.30
Mass Manipulation+8% Synergy
$0.96
Wildest Dreams+8% Synergy
$0.42
Green Sun's Twilight+8% Synergy
$0.33
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.37
Overwhelming Stampede+7% Synergy
$1.66
Damnable Pact+7% Synergy
$0.63
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.22
Nature's Lore+6% Synergy
$2.13
Fangs of Kalonia+6% Synergy
$0.28
Silver Scrutiny+6% Synergy
$0.25
Mathemagics+6% Synergy
$4.84
Exponential Growth+5% Synergy
$0.58
Migration Path+4% Synergy
$0.29
Mind Grind+4% Synergy
$5.13
Finale of Eternity+4% Synergy
$0.85
Farseek+3% Synergy
$0.52
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$0.82
Diabolic Tutor+3% Synergy
$2.07
Three Visits+2% Synergy
$5.05
Nature's Rhythm+2% Synergy
$5.19
Explore+1% Synergy
$0.34
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$7.56
Toxic Deluge-9% Synergy
$4.74
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+34% Synergy
$69.05
The Earth Crystal+22% Synergy
$11.03
The Great Henge+16% Synergy
$62.03
Lightning Greaves+11% Synergy
$3.70
Fractal Harness+11% Synergy
$0.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+10% Synergy
$4.86
Swiftfoot Boots+7% Synergy
$1.85
Combine Chrysalis+7% Synergy
$0.21
Doubling Cube+6% Synergy
$28.33
Horizon Stone+5% Synergy
$1.51
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+45% Synergy
$31.75
Simic Ascendancy+35% Synergy
$0.37
Freed from the Real+34% Synergy
$7.65
Terrasymbiosis+28% Synergy
$9.33
Pemmin's Aura+25% Synergy
$11.22
Mana Reflection+16% Synergy
$2.19
Hardened Scales+13% Synergy
$1.75
Hydra's Growth+13% Synergy
$2.16
Lattice Library+13% Synergy
$0.41
Primal Vigor+12% Synergy
$13.35
Mana Bloom+12% Synergy
$0.30
Innkeeper's Talent+10% Synergy
$10.01
Up the Beanstalk+10% Synergy
$2.44
Retribution of the Ancients+10% Synergy
$0.48
Parallel Lives+9% Synergy
$39.39
Court of Garenbrig+9% Synergy
$16.03
Loading Zone+9% Synergy
$1.17
Sphere Grid+8% Synergy
$11.72
Elemental Bond+7% Synergy
$3.99
Springleaf Parade+6% Synergy
$6.27
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$4.99
Virtue of Strength+6% Synergy
$3.90
Colossal Majesty+6% Synergy
$1.49
Zendikar Resurgent+6% Synergy
$2.55
Lost in the Maze+6% Synergy
$0.32
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$0.90
The Meathook Massacre+5% Synergy
$25.91
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$7.49
Tribute to the World Tree+4% Synergy
$13.23
Unnatural Growth+4% Synergy
$3.08
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.40
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$26.49
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$10.56
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+14% Synergy
$1.35
Nissa, Steward of Elements+10% Synergy
$0.34
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+24% Synergy
$2.65
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.39
Temple of the False God+19% Synergy
$1.13
Rogue's Passage+16% Synergy
$0.30
Castle Garenbrig+10% Synergy
$6.57
Karn's Bastion+9% Synergy
$1.86
Three Tree City+9% Synergy
$24.40
Evendo, Waking Haven+6% Synergy
$16.41
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$51.64
Mosswort Bridge+4% Synergy
$0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
$14.95
Alchemist's Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.53
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$29.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-2% Synergy
$59.22
Mistrise Village-2% Synergy
$7.97
Mortuary Mire-2% Synergy
$0.41
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$0.57
Boseiju, Who Endures-7% Synergy
$49.31
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$28.81
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+57% Synergy
$0.84
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.33
The Eternity Elevator+11% Synergy
$1.80
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$2.89
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.19
Simic Signet+7% Synergy
$0.32
Thran Dynamo+6% Synergy
$4.45
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$1.55
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.36
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.43
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.31
Dimir Signet+2% Synergy
$1.18
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.34
Talisman of Curiosity-6% Synergy
$0.44
Talisman of Resilience-6% Synergy
$0.37
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$0.63
Talisman of Dominance-9% Synergy
$2.72
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.26
Simic Growth Chamber+9% Synergy
$0.32
Opulent Palace+7% Synergy
$0.36
Zagoth Triome+7% Synergy
$24.22
Turbulent Wilderness+7% Synergy
$7.45
Forest+6% Synergy
$0.07
Island+6% Synergy
$0.07
Rejuvenating Springs+6% Synergy
$8.11
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.27
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.09
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$3.98
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
$48.51
Undergrowth Stadium+4% Synergy
$5.84
Darkbore Pathway+4% Synergy
$4.99
Dreamroot Cascade+3% Synergy
$0.53
Deathcap Glade+3% Synergy
$1.36
Flooded Grove+3% Synergy
$0.35
Thornwood Falls+3% Synergy
$0.13
Sunken Hollow+2% Synergy
$0.39
Golgari Rot Farm+2% Synergy
$0.35
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
$0.34
Jungle Hollow+2% Synergy
$0.07
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.26
Yavimaya Coast0% Synergy
$0.28
Twilight Mire0% Synergy
$0.32
Breeding Pool-1% Synergy
$11.74
Temple of Mystery-1% Synergy
$0.31
Shipwreck Marsh-1% Synergy
$6.85
Hinterland Harbor-2% Synergy
$0.29
Llanowar Wastes-2% Synergy
$0.49
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.23
Morphic Pool-2% Synergy
$30.66
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb-3% Synergy
$8.68
Bayou-3% Synergy
Underground Sea-3% Synergy
Exotic Orchard-4% Synergy
$0.28
Watery Grave-4% Synergy
$11.82
Underground River-4% Synergy
$1.36
Fabled Passage-4% Synergy
$1.09
Foreboding Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of Deceit-5% Synergy
$0.23
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.37
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.38
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.21
Darkwater Catacombs-7% Synergy
$0.30
Misty Rainforest-8% Synergy
$33.01
Verdant Catacombs-8% Synergy
$28.97
Polluted Delta-10% Synergy
$19.07
Drowned Catacomb-10% Synergy
$3.04
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